How far is Saint Paul, NE from La Vista, NE?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, NE to La Vista, NE is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.24 mi
02h 25m
Flight
126.19 mi
203.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.19 mi
Kilometers
203.08 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.24 mi
Kilometers
222.47 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vista
Sun, May 31, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Sun, May 31, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-05-31T08:14
Arrive La Vista
Sun, May 31, 10:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Garrison
NE

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Saint Paul
66.4 mi
01h 12m
To La Vista
71.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and La Vista.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and La Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    150 m · 27 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1826 ft · 1 min · Howard Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 130

    13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 81 & 92

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92

  7. 7

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  9. 9

    Continue on 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  10. 10

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M

  15. 15

    Continue on West Center Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Center Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · West Center Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Industrial Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Industrial Road

  18. 18

    Continue on L Street

    4 mi · 7 min · L Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 84th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Park View Boulevard

    2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

    1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and La Vista.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
32.8 mi · 24%
County Road K
14.2 mi · 10%
County Road 130
13.4 mi · 10%
County Road M
12.4 mi · 9%
32 Road
12.3 mi · 9%
31 Road
12.2 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Highway 92

Turn left onto Highway 92

32.8 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
126.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garrison
01h 12m from Saint Paul
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to La Vista?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Garrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Saint Paul and 71.8 miles from La Vista.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Saint Paul and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Garrison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Garrison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garrison.

RAIL

Lincoln

56 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

104 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 126.19 mi (203.08 km).

Saint Paul

#1 Saint Paul

City in Nebraska

Population2,334
Coordinates41.2147300, -98.4581200
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
La Vista

#2 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-98.458098, 41.21473)
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.47 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.94 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and La Vista. The current time is 08:14:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.